Here is an update for this afternoon on how humanity is dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic that is caused by SARS CoV-2. The story is told through links to news outlets, research papers, and videos. They are presented without comment. First Section is a repeat of the local and state numbers that were in this morning, briefing in the news and weather report on Macon Media.
Here are some numbers from the CDC, the NCDHHS, and the Johns Hopkins Dashboard. Macon Media prefers the Johns Hopkins Dashboard because the counts include those non-residents that are left out of the CDC and NCDHHS numbers.
The CDC website [LINK] reports 74,529 people in North Carolina are infected, 1,396 have died, and infections are widespread, the NCDHHS website [LINK] reports 75,875 confirmed cases from 1,071,290 targeted tests, and 989 hospitalized and 1,420 deaths in the state. The Johns Hopkins Dashboard [LINK] reports 75,457 people infected and 1,436 deaths.
North Carolina Coronavirus Map and Case Count [LINK]
Data from Macon County Public Health as of July 2nd and graph by Macon Media of data from May 30th to July 7th [LINK]
325 Detected Cases (+4 in one day)
113 Active Positive (unchanged)
211 Recovered (+4 in one day)
1 Death (unchanged)
Testing Data for Macon County
3403 MCPH Tests (+135 in one day)
951 Tests by Others (+15)
4354 Total Tests (+153 in one day)
433 Tests Pending Results (+121 in one day)
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Macon County Public Health
July 10, 2020
Macon County Public Health Identifies a Cluster in Farming Community
Macon County Public Health has identified a cluster of 9 people who have tested positive at Norton Creek Farms. Employees who have tested positive are isolated from others. All of the farm workers who have potentially been exposed to these individuals have been contacted and will be tested for COVID-19.
In addition to Norton Creek Farms employees, MCPH is working to identify any additional close contacts of these individuals. The CDC defines close contact as being within approximately 6 feet of a person with an infection with COVID-19 case for a prolonged period of time of 10 minutes or longer. Based on information provided by the individual, county health officials will assess risks of exposure, determine which if any additional measures are needed such as temperature and symptom checks, quarantine and/or testing.
MCPH’s Medical Director and Norton Creek Farms are working together to limit the spread of COVID-19 among farm workers and the community. Norton Creek Farm owner, Nathan Moss, has said of the farm’s precautions for COVID-19, “We have use the strongest precautions possible to keep our farm workers and community safe, and will continue to prioritize the health and safety of our workers and community.”
The entire state of North Carolina is under a “Safer at Home” executive order, currently under phase two with masks required to be worn when social distancing cannot be maintained. Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19; however, anyone of any age can become infected with this illness. Therefore, we ask that community members strictly follow the governor’s orders and continue to practice social distancing, as well as safe hygiene measures such as hand washing and frequently cleaning touched objects and surfaces. The public can monitor the different phases of re-opening and learn more about the restrictions at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/guidance.
For more information, please visit the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus and NCDHHS’ website at www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus, which also includes future positive COVID-19 test results in North Carolina.
Symptoms for COVID-19 are fever, cough, other lower respiratory illness (shortness of breath). If you believe that you may have COVID-19, please call the Health Department at 828-349-2517. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm, until further notice.
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For more information about COVID-19 and the Agriculture Industry read these articles gathered by Macon Media.
For further information about CDC Guidelines for agricultural workers, visit the CDC website. [LINK]
NCSU || Farmworker Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic [LINK]
FRUIT GROWERS NEWS || Considerations for fruit, vegetable growers related to coronavirus [LINK]
FARM BUREAU || Impact of COVID-19 on Agriculture [LINK]
Successful Farming || Six possible impacts of COVID-19 on Farming [LINK]
UC-Davis || COVID-19 Resources for Agriculture [LINK]
NDSU || COVID-19 in Agriculture Overview [LINK]
Resources for Reliable Information about the Corona Virus (COVID-19) [LINK]
Coates' Canons: NC Local Government Law
How Does North Carolina Law Provide for Communicable Disease Control Measures for Emerging Diseases Like COVID-19? [LINK]
New Law Requires Electronic Publication of Local State of Emergency Declarations [LINK]
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Videos from Medical Professionals
Dr John Campbell
Flu Vaccination and COVID 19 risk
Global increases
Medcram Video
Coronavirus Pandemic Update 94: Inhaled Steroids COVID-19 Treatment; New Pneumonia in Kazakhstan?
Inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of COVID-19 is a topic that has generated significant interest during this pandemic, especially after dexamethasone was shown to reduce mortality in the RECOVERY randomized controlled trials. Dr. Seheult of https://www.medcram.com discusses what we know about inhaled steroids for the treatment of coronavirus, data on patients with asthma, and controversy about a new possible strain of pneumonia in Kazakhstan. (This video was recorded July 10, 2020).
Research Papers, Clinical Trials and News About Such
CT of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) versus CT of influenza virus pneumonia [LINK]
COVID-19: the worst may be yet to come [LINK]
The possible beneficial adjuvant effect of influenza vaccine to minimize the severity of COVID-19 [LINK]
The Dual Epidemics of COVID-19 and Influenza [LINK]
Rapid isolation and profiling of a diverse panel of human monoclonal antibodies targeting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein [LINK]
Statewide Interventions and Covid-19 Mortality in the United States: An Observational Study [LINK]
Persistent Symptoms in Patients After Acute COVID-19 [LINK]
Rats and the COVID-19 pandemic: Early data on the global emergence of rats in response to social distancing [LINK]
COVID-19 can be transmitted in the womb, reports pediatric infectious disease journal [LINK]
Distinct patterns of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in two nearby communities in Wisconsin, USA [LINK]
Extra‐pulmonary complications of COVID‐19: a multi‐system disease? [LINK]
Convalescent plasma therapy in patients with COVID ‐19 [LINK]
Use of medication in persons in intensive care or who died as a result of covid-19 [LINK]
Government and Quasi-Government Agencies
who Media briefing on COVID-19
NC College Students Help Local Governments, Nonprofits with COVID-19 Response [LINK]
WHO weekly Member States information session on COVID-19
News Outlets
Study: Stay-at-home orders may have averted up to 370,000 coronavirus deaths [LINK]
More than 1 in 3 Americans say they know someone who has been sick from coronavirus, survey shows [LINK]
US Daily Coronavirus Cases Will Hit 240,000 By November If Masks Not Used, Restrictions Eased [LINK]
Pathologist found blood clots in ‘almost every organ’ during autopsies on COVID-19 patients [LINK]
University of Houston scientists invent air filter that kills COVID-19. Production could begin as early as next month. [LINK]
Missouri Summer Camp Closes After 82 Kids and Staff Infected with Coronavirus [LINK]
Six Months That Shook the World A global pandemic, widespread unemployment, nationwide protests and a roller-coaster stock market have created the most tumultuous period in recent memory [LINK]
How ICE Helped Spread the Coronavirus | Coronavirus News
Colleges gear up for uncertain fall semester amid COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing colleges and universities across the U.S. to make difficult decisions about how and when to reopen. WIRED journalist Pia Ceres joined CBSN to discuss how college campuses are planning to move forward with the fall semester.
Fauci: “I have a reputation, as you probably have figured out, of speaking the truth at all times and not sugar-coating things. And that may be one of the reasons why I haven’t been on television very much lately” [LINK]
Alabama man dies of COVID-19, family says he refused to wear mask [LINK]
Florida coronavirus: Percent of positive results in the state surpasses 20% [LINK]
Miami has a 33.5% positivity rate, or percentage of people tested who test positive [LINK]
Refrigerator trailers at Hillsborough County Medical Examiners Office: 43 Florida ICUs at Capacity [LINK]
The curve is no longer flat': Nearly half of Florida's ICUs are at least 90% full [LINK]
Disney World still plans to reopen this weekend, despite surge in coronavirus cases [LINK]
23-year-old COVID-19 survivor still can’t smell or taste 4 months later [LINK]
Man hospitalized 99 days with COVID-19 wakes from coma to learn wife died of coronavirus [LINK]
Abbott Warns Texas’ COVID-19 Numbers Are ‘Going To Look Worse’ Next Week [LINK]
Texas border county had 'model' Covid-19 response – then the governor stepped in [LINK]
"As many as 1 in 150 people in U.S. are infected with coronavirus" -Dr. Gottlieb [LINK]
The Coronavirus Can Be Airborne Indoors, W.H.O. Says [LINK]
Mississippi’s five largest hospitals are out of ICU beds [LINK]
Fact check: Metal strip in medical masks is not a 5G antenna [LINK]
'Not enough teachers to reopen': School districts expect booming demand for substitutes [LINK]
COVID-19 Around the World
Demand for flu vaccine soars as countries plan for second Covid-19 wave [LINK]
Italian brides protest COVID rules quashing their wedding plans
A flashmob of 15 would-be brides protested, in their wedding gowns, at Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain this week against coronavirus restrictions that forced them to postpone their nuptials.
An Illegal House Party In Melbourne Was Busted After Someone Placed A 20-Meal KFC Order [LINK]
Lack of leadership, not COVID-19, is world’s biggest threat [LINK]
U.S.-Canada border could remain closed until next year unless 'something miraculous' happens: doctor [LINK]
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Published at 1:40pm on Friday, July 10,2020
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